i became big advocate for Pregnancy/Infant Loss when i lost my first child and only son at a estimated 15wks gestation.... we had very many complications with my pregnancy. He was born into heaven May 30, 2007 at 4:15pm at Baptist Desoto Hospital.
Three months after we lost him we got pregnant with our oldest daughter.. which was born the same month as him just a year later. She is our Miracle Child!
Information:
1 in 4 women will experience a loss.
In October 1988, President Ronald Reagan Proclaimed October as National Pregnancy Infant Loss Awareness Month (date October 15th) " When a child loses a parent they are called a Orphan. When a Spouse losses a Partner, they are called a Widow or Widower. When a parent losses a child there isn't a word to describe them. This month recongnizes the loss so many parents experience across the United States and around the World. It is also meant to inform and provide resources for parents who have lost children due to miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, molar pregnancy, stillbirths, birth defects, SIDS, and other causes."
- CrossHeart Ministries - A Walk to Remember (clickable)
Date/Time: October 13th, 10am
Location: W.C. Johnson Park, Collierville
T-shirts for the walk will be available. If you would like to add your baby's name to the back of our shirt please send Robin Cross an email robin.cross@crossheartmini
Date/Time: October 15th, 6pm
Location: Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home, 6755 US HWY 51 Millington
Anyone who has dealt with a pregnancy or infant loss is invited to come. We will have a prayer and release Balloons as well.
- Methodist Lebonheur - Candle Light Remembrance (clickable)
Date/Time: October 11th, 6:30pm
For more information, please contact
Cathy Akin, Methodist LeBonheur Health Care
(901) 516-6907
Cathy.Akin@mlh.org
Cathy Akin, Methodist LeBonheur Health Care
(901) 516-6907
Cathy.Akin@mlh.org
Please join us in the observance of National Pregnancy And Infant Loss Awareness Day through a Candlelight Remembrance Ceremony.
If you know of anymore Pregnancy/Infant loss Awareness events going on Please feel free to contact me at MothersofMemphis@gmail.com
Pregnancy/Infant loss Awareness Websites and Support Groups
2. www.October15th.com - you can find information about the awareness and also buy pregnancy/infant loss awareness things.
4. http://facesofloss.com/ - where you can tell your angels story and also find information about the awareness.
5. The Grayson Project - if you have suffered a loss or know someone who has suffered a loss.. they send out gift baskets with things inside of it for you as a keepsake in memory of your angel.
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